KEY TAKEAWAYS * Intel stock has seen strong upside movement for four consecutive days. * Intel's stock price is hitting its 200-day moving average resistance. * If INTC stock breaks above its 200-day moving average and its next resistance level, considering accumulating INTC shares in your portfolio. Intel'... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shows how the 4-day moving average can be useful especially in volatile markets. He explains the advantages of using it in conjunction with the 18-day MA to prevent buying at the wrong time and highlighting when good opportunities appear. He then goes... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * META and NFLX remain in strong uptrend phases, with limited drawdowns in 2025. * Four of the Mag7 names can be classified as "broken charts", with recent breakdowns representing an important change of character. * AMZN and GOOGL offer perhaps the most concerning short-term patterns, with bearish... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trump's announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are boosting domestic steel producers. * STLD, NUE, and NEM jumped significantly relative to its peers. * All three stocks may be approaching buy levels, but only under specific conditions. On Monday morning, President Trump announced plans to impose... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA stock is staying within clear support and resistance levels. * NVDA's stock price is approaching a position of strength. * If NVDA's stock sees upside momentum, it may be time to accumulate positions. Do you remember when NVDA stock had a very high StockCharts Technical... READ MORE
In this video, Dave breaks down the formerly high-flying Mag 7 stocks into three distinct buckets. These include long & strong (META, NFLX & AMZN), broken down (TSLA, AAPL, MSFT & NVDA), and questionable (GOOGL). He also shows how GOOGL is not the only leading name featuring a bearish... READ MORE
The nickname "Dr. Copper" comes from its reputation as a reliable economic indicator. That's because it is used worldwide in a wide range of industries, including construction, electronics, and manufacturing. When demand for the red metal is high, it often signals that these industries are booming,... READ MORE
In this video, Tony highlights important moves in equities, then shares the OptionsPlay research report for bull/bear plays. Tony then spends time on NVDA, highlighting the importance of staying on top of the AI revolution. He also looks at key stocks like V, BA, META, and more. This video... READ MORE
Have you ever held on too long to a winning position? You watch as that former top performer in your portfolio slows down, and then rotates lower, and then really begins to deteriorate, and you just watch it all happen without taking action? If the answer is "yes"... READ MORE
The market rebounded to start trading on Monday, but indicators on Friday suggest internal weakness. Carl gives us his latest analysis on the market as well as taking a look at Gold which is making more all-time highs. Get Carl's perspective on the Gold rally. Besides looking... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Top-5 remains unchanged * Healthcare and Staples jump to higher positions * Price and Relative trends remain strong for XLC and XLF No Changes In Top-5 At the end of the week ending 2/7, there were no changes in the top-5, but there have been some... READ MORE
Sometimes an industry group looks good technically, sometimes fundamentally, and then other times seasonally. But what happens when they all line up simultaneously? Well, we're about to find out with the travel & tourism group ($DJUSTT). On Friday, Expedia (EXPE, +17.27%) soared after reporting blowout quarterly results... READ MORE
In what can be called an indecisive week for the markets, the Nifty oscillated back and forth within a given range and ended the week on a flat note. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty largely remained within a defined range. While it continued resisting the crucial levels, it... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen reviews the market's flat momentum as uncertainty reemerges after weak AMZN, TSLA and GOOGL reports - PLUS more tariff talk from Trump. She also highlights the move into defensive sectors as growth stocks continue to struggle. Lastly, she shares the top stocks that are... READ MORE
We are currently in a declining trend in the market and internals are telling us that this weakness will continue to be a problem. Our primary indicators in the short- and intermediate-term have topped with one exception. The Swenlin Trading Oscillators (STOs) started down on Thursday and the STO-... READ MORE
While the major equity averages are certainly up year-to-date, we're detecting a growing number of signs of leadership rotation. As the Magnificent 7 stocks have begun to falter, with charts like Apple Inc. (AAPL) taking on a less-than-magnificent luster in February, we've... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Pullbacks within uptrends provide opportunities to trade within an uptrend. * Retracements, broken resistance and support mark setup zones. * Strong breakouts should hold so we should mark re-evaluation levels accordingly. The Finance sector is leading the market with a new high this week and the Bank SPDR (KBE)... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Hilton's strong quarterly earnings sent hotel stocks surging. * The StockCharts Technical Rank score indicates the hotel industry is technically strong. * If hotel stocks continue to trend higher, consider adding these stocks to your portfolio. When you think travel industry, airline and cruise line stocks are usually... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Amgen's stock surged dramatically despite recent challenges. * The stock has been underperforming its key industries and broader sector for over a year. * Key support and resistance levels will determine whether Amgen's bullish reversal can be sustained. On Wednesday morning, the markets wavered, with cautious... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 sectors keep shuffling from one day to the next. * It's important to focus on the long-term trends in the S&P sectors by analyzing their respective using a unique indicator. * Identify a stock within a sector that is likely... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe presents a trading strategy using the simple moving average. Explaining what to watch and how it can tell you what timeframe to trade, he shares how to use it in multiple timeframes. Joe covers the QQQ and IWM and explains the levels to monitor... READ MORE
In this video, Dave reveals three common behavioral biases, shows how they can negatively impact your portfolio returns, and describes how to use the StockCharts platform to minimize these biases in your investment process. He also shares specific examples, from gold to Pfizer to the S&P 500, and... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius shares a new approach to seasonality by using a more granular, data-set constructed UDI (User Defined Index) for every sector. Using the UDI functionality on StockCharts.com allows Julius to plot the seasonal patterns for each sector forward to the end of 2025... READ MORE
Technology stocks, in the form of the SPDR Technology ETF (XLK), have been on a tear since their secular low in 2009. That strength has not only resulted in higher absolute prices, but also striking relative action. Chart 1 compares the XLK to its long-term KST. Reversals in this... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A breakout above resistance in Costco's stock price could see the stock move higher. * Walmart's stock price continues to trend higher, but volume and momentum may be giving. * Sprouts Farmers Markets Inc. has the momentum to take the stock price higher. Monday's... READ MORE
In this video, Tony shares his weekly market review, discussing growth vs. value, volatility, commodities, and more. From there, he shares his list of bearish and bullish options trade ideas, including META, AMGN, GOOGL, NVDA, DIS, and more. This video premiered on February 3, 2025.... READ MORE
Secondary market signals are beginning to line up for a further drop, which can sometimes provide false signals. The primary indicator for me is always the combination of price/volume. When I only look at price/volume on the S&P 500, it still remains easy to be long... READ MORE
Trading is being affected by the scare of a trade war. With new tariffs being placed on Mexico, Canada and China, the market fell heavily on Friday. The same was occurring this morning, but then the tariff on Mexico was delayed by one month which helped the market breathe a... READ MORE
"When do I sell?" is easily the most-asked question I've received over the years. There are multiple answers to this question based on certain variables. The first key variable is whether you're a day trader, short-term swing trader, or long-term buy... READ MORE
Listen, I'm generally a fairly optimistic guy. I tend to see the good in the stock market, while many others continuously focus on potential selloffs ahead. I remain mostly bullish for good reason as the S&P 500 has risen 75% of all years since 1950. It... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen unpacks the week after the news drop roiled markets; coupled with major earnings reports, it's been a rough week. She highlights what drove the biggest winners last week as we head into one of the busiest time for earnings! This video originally premiered... READ MORE
Today on the S&P 600 (IJR), the 20-day EMA nearly crossed above the 50-day EMA for a "Silver Cross" IT Trend Model BUY Signal. Price is really going nowhere. Bulls might look at it as a bull flag, but the 'flag' is... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Chartists can use weekly charts to find strong uptrends and leaders. * We can then turn to the daily chart to find tradeable pullbacks along the way. * Oversold conditions in Percent-B also present opportunities. The Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) has been leading the market for a solid four months... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technology (XLK) re-enters top 5 sectors, displacing Energy (XLE) * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) maintains #1 position * Weekly and daily RRGs show supportive trends for leading sectors XLY and XLC * Top-5 portfolio outperforms S&P 500 by nearly 50 basis points Technology Moves Back into Top-5... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * XLF, heavily weighted in bank stocks, broke into all-time high territory, though conviction appears low. * Breadth, momentum, and technical strength are leaning bullish. * A likely pullback signals an opportunity for entry. As the FOMC prepared to announce its rate decision on Wednesday, the Financial Select Sector SPDR... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold stocks have been rising, which has helped gold mining stocks. * This gold mining stock is close to its all-time high. * In this article, we will present an analysis of the monthly and daily charts. Gold stocks have risen, even after the Federal Reserve decided to keep... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares the details of his favorite MACD setup. Joe then covers NVDA, and cryptocurrencies, before covering which Quantum Computing stocks look the best right now, including IONQ and RGTI. Finally, he goes through the symbol requests that came through this week, including AAPL, COIN,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The release of an efficient and cost-effective AI sent waves through the stock market. * After the initial reaction, Wall Street reassessed the situation and stocks like NVDA recovered. * The price action of the broader indexes suggests the bullish sentiment hasn't gone away. The week started... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SNOW and TWLO stocks are outperforming the market based on a three-month relative highs scan. * Both stocks show bullish momentum, but conflicting volume signals suggest caution. * Monitor the key support and resistance levels for potential trade opportunities. While StockCharts offers numerous tools you can use to find... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors should monitor the broader US stock market indexes and their performance relative to international markets. * The strength of the US dollar can help gauge the strength of the US economy. * If tariffs are imposed, specific sectors, such as Materials and Industrials, will feel more pain than others.... READ MORE